RECIPE: CROISSANT Croutons

I don't know why I never thought of this before!  These were out-of-this-world delicious! 

(I have also made croissant breadcrumbs*, which are better (and healthier) than Panko!)

Croissant Croutons

serves 2-4

INGREDIENTS:

• two old croissants - I used one that was 3 days old and one that was 12 days old!
• 2 T. ghee, melted
• Seasoning:
  
• salt and paprika to taste
• OR
  
• salt and garlic powder 
• OR
• salt and dried Italian seasoning
  
• OR
  
• whatever seasoning works with the salad you're serving
• OR
• just salt...I think they need to be salted...
  

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat a toaster oven to 325F

Slice the croissants horizontally into 4 slabs

Slice each slab into 3/8" cubes

One croissant, sliced into 3/8" cubes

Transfer to a toaster oven tray and drizzle with the ghee.  Toss with your hands to distribute it evenly.

Sprinkle with salt and paprika.

Croissant cubes before and after baking.

Bake for 7-8 minutes.

Enjoy!!!

 

*NOTE: to make croissant breadcrumbs, just grind up old croissants in a processor or blender!  Blender supposedly makes more uniform crumbs.  If they aren't hard enough, dry them in a 200F oven for about 15 minutes.  You can toast them in a 300F oven afterwards if you want.